Man wanted in SC killing arrested in Virginia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says a man wanted in a shooting death last month has been arrested in Virginia.
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West Columbia Fire Dept. battling blaze
Lazy Pines Drive and Hook Avenue closed due to fire in West Columbia.
Senate take up bill opposing federal health law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senators are debating legislation that aims to slow implementation of the federal health care overhaul in South Carolina, but even its Republican backers acknowledge it makes no attempt to nullify the law as many people believe.
SC Legislature approves bill forgiving snow days
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Legislation allowing South Carolina school boards to forgive up to five days of classes missed during recent snow and ice storms is heading to Gov. Nikki Haley’s desk.
Anthony dropping out of SC superintendent’s race
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Rep. Mike Anthony is dropping out of the race to be South Carolina’s next superintendent and will instead seek a seventh House term.
Talks Ongoing in Russia
With tensions mounting between Russia and the Ukraine some are wondering how much it could impact us here at home. ABC Columbia speaks with a USC professor to find out.
Mother and Daughter Die in Marion County Fire
MARION, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 36-year-old woman and her 4-year-old daughter have died in a house fire in Marion County.
MOX Program Future
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — President Barack Obama’s 2015 proposed budget would put a hold on South Carolina’s Mox Project at The Savannah River Site near Aiken.
Fire alarm interrupts SC legislative session
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A fire alarm caused legislators and others to briefly leave the South Carolina Statehouse, but authorities say it was a false alarm and there never was any emergency.
Restoring Voter Confidence in Richland County
The upcoming election to fill a town council seat in Blythewood will be a true litmus test. It’s an otherwise minor special election, but state officials say the Richland county Elections and Voter Registration office needs to get right if it will ever regain voter confidence.
